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Penrith to Skegness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Penrith and Skegness takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith to Skegness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 15m
Duration
298 mi
Distance
£127
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
  2. Take the train from Newcastle to Granthamtrain train
  3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
7h 5m
£106–169

Penrith to Skegness train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Penrith and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Skegness at 9:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways12h 17m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 22m • 3 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 55m • 3 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 58m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 22m • 3 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 55m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 22m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 37m • 3 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 51m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 35m • 3 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways16h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 22m • 3 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 55m • 3 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 58m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 22m • 3 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 55m • 3 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 58m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways5h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 22m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 297.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Penrith, England and Skegness, England?

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Skegness via Carlisle, Newcastle, and Grantham in around 7h 5m.

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